Erik Bedard scratched from start; Brett Oberholtzer gets nod

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BALTIMORE — The Astros have scratched their starting pitcher for the second consecutive game.

Rookie lefthander Brett Oberholtzer will face Baltimore on Wednesday.

Manager Bo Porter said pregame Tuesday that Bud Norris — who was scratched from his start — would take the mound Wednesday if not traded. As of 1:20 p.m. CT, Norris was still on the Astros while the club weighed offers before a 3 p.m. non-waiver deadline. But Oberholtzer is replacing veteran lefty Erik Bedard, who was still listed at the team’s starter.

Oberholtzer, 24, has been a reliever this season for the Astros but started for Class AAA Oklahoma City. He’s 0-0 with a 7.36 ERA in three games for the Astros.